BMW Motorrad has unveiled the HP4 where HP4 stands for perfectly controllable power and sporty perfection, this is the lightest sportsbike in the 1000cc category. This 4-cylinder machine can produce power output of 193 hp and the best thing about the bike is that it just weighs 199 kilos including the ABS setup and 90 % fuel. It is based on the same platform as that of the BMW S 1000 RR
The bike is scheduled to be launched in 2012 and is a continuation of BMW Motorrad’s HP model series where HP stands for high performance. This bike showcases outstanding agility, power and riding dynamics. In short it is a complete power house featuring the best in class technologies.
The main highlight of the BMW HP4 is its super tuned 4 –cylinder engine which provides an output of 193 hp at 13,000 rpm and 112 Nm of torque when at 9,750 rpm
HP4 technical highlights:
- Fork bridge with engraved number and HP4 logo.
- Lightest 1000 supersports bike with four cylinders
- Innovative suspension with Dynamic Damping Control DDC.
- Race ABS with IDM setting.
- Dynamic Traction Control DTC with fine adjustment in “Slick” mode.
- Launch Control.
- Adapted wheelie detection.
- New rear wheel tyres, 200/55 ZR 17.
- Shift assistant as standard.
- Light titanium exhaust system with controlled acoustic valve and interference pipe.
- Forged light alloy wheels, anodised in black.
- Radial monoblock brake calipers by Brembo with special brake pads.
- 9x floating brake discs at front.
- Extended, dual-section engine spoiler.
- Seat in monoposto look with passenger seat cover.
- LED turn indicators.
- Tinted windshield.
- Lighter 7 Ah battery.
- Performance-oriented engine set-up.
- Increased torque in the medium engine speed range.
